Energy & Grid Reliability: South Australia fast-tracks six large battery projects under its Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism, lifting grid-scale storage from 1.1GW to 2.5GW (about 300,000 households for up to eight hours) after heatwave-driven price spikes. Banking & Regulation: KPMG Australia faces scrutiny after whistleblower claims about audit conduct involving Lendlease and Westpac audit tender materials, with reports of CEO Andrew Yates stepping down as a regulator probe ramps up. Markets & Rates: The ASX looks set for a stronger finish as oil eases, bond yields fall and Wall Street hits fresh highs, after earlier sell-offs tied to US-Iran tensions. Housing & Tax: Labor and property groups clash over modelling of Budget 2026 negative gearing/CGT changes, with industry warning of higher rents and fewer homes while Labor dismisses it as “vested interests.” Superannuation & Infrastructure: Dexus is forced to sell its Melbourne Airport stake after a court setback, with major super funds pushing the transaction. Industrial Action Risk: Electrical workers threaten strike action at BHP’s Port Hedland iron ore export operations by June 30 unless talks progress. Fintech/Payments: A guide reiterates VPN use is not explicitly banned in Australia, but legality depends on how tools are used. Corporate Finance (Asia): CITIC Securities plans a HK$16bn yuan H-share private placement to fund international expansion, including overseas liquidity and capital injections.